President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has said military force is not an option in the rescue of the remaining 31 victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train abduction.

On March 28, armed men blew up a train travelling between Abuja and Kaduna and opened fire, killing eight people, wounding 26, and taking an unspecified number of passengers hostage.

Dozens of hostages have already been freed following negotiations, but 31 remain in captivity.

Meeting with representatives of victims of the Kaduna train abduction, President BUHARI assured them that the Federal Government is doing everything within its powers to ensure their safe return.

The President also used the occasion to commend the bravery and gallant actions taken by members of the Police Force who were onboard the train on that fateful day.